PSALM 29 - the voice of the LORD!

Psalm 29

On the voice of the LORD!

vv. 1-2: Introduction – heavenly being should ascribe Him the glory

vv. 3-9: Voice of the LORD

vv. 10-11: Conclusion – LORD is enthroned

Introduction: Ascribe or give to the LORD

    O, Heavenly beings (sons of the mighty one) – angels and/or godly people

    Glory and strength

    Glory due His name

Worship in splendor of holiness – beauty of holiness. No wonder the traditional church buildings are (1) separate from regular use and (2) beautiful inside and outside

 

Voice of the LORD – 7 aspects of the voice of the LORD

The beauty of the structure: 1 long, then 2+3 (short), 4 long, 5+6 (short), 7 long 

1. Many waters + glory thunder!

2. powerful

3. full of majesty or beauty (similar to v. 2 “splendor”)

4. Breaks cedars, Lebanon, Sirion (one of the peaks in Lebanon)

5. flames of fire

6. shakes the wilderness

7. makes the deer give birth

Strips the forest bare

Call to worship – in His temple (maybe, creation) all cry “Glory!”

Conclusion – He is enthroned (See John 19:15)

He gives the blessings, blessings with peace

 

Advent Readings: Luke 9. Transfiguration

Luke 9

The center of the chapter tells us a story of Transfiguration. Jesus goes to the top of the mountain taking along three of His disciples: Peter, James, and John. They see Jesus speaking with Moses and Elijah about His exodus [ESV – departure] (Lk. 9:31). This is a unique feature of the Gospel of Luke, none of the Gospel writer pointed out this fact. There is an interesting thing – Moses is a leader of Exodus; Elijah had his own exodus experience (1 Kg. 19). Moses and Elijah had something to share with Jesus, Who was about to embark on His Exodus path toward Jerusalem.

Yet, the main point of the story of Transfiguration is an attack on the Sovereignty of the LORD. Peter’ suggestion, however good intentions guided him, presupposes that the glory of Moses, Elijah, and Jesus – the incarnate Word of God – is equal. Heavenly Father immediately intervenes, saying “This is my [beloved] Son, my Chosen One; listen to Him!” (Lk. 9:35). To visualize this intervention, the disciples saw no one when the voice from heaven had spoken.

Jesus only, Jesus of the cradle, Jesus of Transfiguration, Jesus of the Cross and Tomb, and Jesus of Resurrection and Ascension.